tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-667571011981979852024-03-14T07:32:35.246-05:00Jones and Jones AbodeJones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-64498122113767260032010-05-31T01:08:00.000-05:002010-05-31T01:08:04.086-05:00New Year's Resolutions- NO MORE PROCRASTINATING!Okay, I'm a little late for New Year's resolutions, though Chinese New Year had just concluded when I wrote this, but better late than never. I've grown a little tired of the standard issue resolutions and have endeavored to come up with some newer, more interesting ones.<br />
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It's been a busy year for Abode and we've resolved to do a lot of things differently (read -better). At the top of our list - get proactive, not the acne treatment, but the act of anticipating what comes next and preparing for it long before it happens. Starting a business is a time-consuming affair and after one year into it we're finally at a point where we're getting ahead of the curve...hopefully. We're working ahead to finish our new lines earlier, get them photographed (we're planning our first ever printed catalog) and get samples ordered well in advance. Additionally we'll be ordering more product and getting it into inventory earlier. Our goal is simple; to continue making great looking and unusual product and to have it ready to ship as soon as we show it so our customers can have it when they want it- which is typically RIGHT NOW!<br />
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My other more personal resolutions are to make time for all of life's pleasures(mine anyway)- the list is as follows:<br />
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make time for the important things; afternoon naps as often as possible, walks with the dogs-regularly, time spent with loved ones<br />
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make time for sketching- every day<br />
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make time for nesting and gardening<br />
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make time for filing- every week (I just finished a six month accumulation- never again!!!)<br />
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make time for blogging- regularly! I've actually made a schedule of blog topics for the next two years (unfortunately I'm an incurable list maker) <br />
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make time to write- in addition to blogging<br />
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make time for wine and women (well one woman -my wife, she goes well with wine)<br />
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make time for listening to music (fortunately this can be done with almost all other resolutions-I can't seem to break my habit of multi-tasking)<br />
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make time for my programs; Mad Men, The Good Wife, Damages, Glee<br />
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make time for a movie at least once a month<br />
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make time to see concerts, plays, or a museum exhibit at least once a month<br />
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I also tend to make lists that are impossible for mere mortals to accomplish, but at least it gives us something to strive toward.Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-6149711597249780942009-11-25T23:07:00.001-06:002009-11-25T23:09:45.933-06:00The Season of GivingIt's that time of year again, the holidays. Time to start thinking of gift ideas for family and friends. Ever since Liz and I got into this business our holidays have been more harried than most lay people. Our season is so busy with showroom resets, product arrivals and show preparations that we barely have time to think, much less think about great gifts for the people we love and care about. We always vow we'll get a headstart, but somehow we always end up on Thanksgiving wondering where all the time got to. So, I'm ashamed to say, we've often resorted to the laziest of all gifts- the dreaded gift card.<br />
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This year I'm resigning to come up with something different, something more thoughtful, something more meaningful. Just a few ideas are listed below.<br />
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1. The Gift of Charity- the lean times of late have been especially harsh on charities. Instead of gifting a token gift card that may go unused or unappreciated make a gift of a donation to a charity of your choice in someone's name. <br />
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In fact, if Liz and I are on your gift list- please make a donation to either the SPCA or Rover Rescue in our name (both organizations are links on our blog).<br />
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The SPCA is reporting a higher than ever abandonment rate of animals and lower donations and government funding. Rover Rescue is a top notch non-profit pet rescue and adoption agency in California. We've adopted both of our pets from these wonderful and humane organisations.<br />
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Please help those that cannot help themselves. That is the best gift of all.<br />
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2.) The Gift of Small Luxury- Small luxuries abound, but we often would never indulge in them for ourselves. This year consider a gift of small luxury for someone. <br />
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A scented candle from Jo Malone or Molton Brown. I like the Molton Brown Candelas with their heady, wonderful fragrances. At $74.00 a pop they are a luxury but they will light up a room for many nights in many ways. <a href="http://www.moltonbrown.com/">http://www.moltonbrown.com/</a><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">A cashmere throw in grey, beige, brown, or cream (beware of strong colors unless you <em>really </em>know the recipient's taste or it's Hermes)<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">A magazine subscription- there's still nothing like pouring through the pages of a good magazine. You'll give a gift to your friend, and the publishers who are struggling. Some of the best:<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Style and Substance<br />
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</div>We just did a splurge on these beautiful pale sage green glazed urns for our yard- the color is so calming and mixes beautifully with our sage green and cream plantings. We potted them up with hardy mounded yaupon holly shrubs that will look great all year. This is after all why we work so hard right?<br />
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Check out deroma.it to see the vast array of beautiful outdoor containers.<br />
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</div>As usual Liz has decked out the house with flowers. We're back to my favorite all white color scheme, including a variety of white pumpkins and beige gourds. Here white lilies fill the kitchen (and the rest of the house) with their heady fragrance.Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-16647297568839370492009-11-06T18:25:00.004-06:002009-11-07T03:22:58.461-06:00Short Days, Long Nights & Candle Light<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBec7AQdBwl687qzaIq8-CRP7NrdxLGgcrwDhCuLy3RyUKBH-FU7buY3wd-QTez_fIxbDk8X4RdZIvtfJdqNWhbnwchFVialnAxAii0xZJjwmATWcG67M3TEfwrzwagmd7P93dMOa6nk/s1600-h/candle+light.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sr="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBec7AQdBwl687qzaIq8-CRP7NrdxLGgcrwDhCuLy3RyUKBH-FU7buY3wd-QTez_fIxbDk8X4RdZIvtfJdqNWhbnwchFVialnAxAii0xZJjwmATWcG67M3TEfwrzwagmd7P93dMOa6nk/s400/candle+light.jpg" /></a><br />
</div>With the departure of daylight savings time comes the early evenings and the opportunity for warm candle light throughout the house. We love living by candle light; everything looks softer, warmer, more romantic. We use a layered approach with a variety of candle length and diameter. We unify it with candles of a single shade- ivory- ensconced in clear glass hurricanes and candle stick holders. The play of light flickering on the glass surfaces is magical.Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-87139722289061438852009-11-06T05:59:00.002-06:002009-11-06T06:54:47.869-06:00In The BedroomProbably the most important room in your home, but often the one least lavished upon. We spend a good one third of our lives in our bedrooms and perform our most important act of living there- rejuevenation and rest. Anyone who knows me will tell you that my bed is something I take very seriously. I can live in a hovel, so long as I have a great bed.<br />
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I'm a natural person so I like the feel of 100% cotton or linen (polyester is depressing), 100% goose down feather beds, comforters, and pillows, cotton and linen or wool blankets.<br />
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I've long fostered a fetish for great bedding and I recently found a website that sells luxury bedding from some of the best brands; Sferra, Peacock Alley, Brahms/Mount. <a href="http://www.finelinens.com/">http://www.finelinens.com/</a> <br />
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Many of the items are made here in America, which for me is an added value. Yes, they're more expensive than the average brand but the quality is well worth the price. Every linen closet should be well stocked with staples that will stand the test of time. Here are a few of my recent finds.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Finally, every room needs those finishing touches to make it feel like home; a bouquet of fresh flowers bedside, a fantastic scented candle from Molton Brown or Jo Malone, and really good reading lamps as well as handy bedside tables with plenty of storage.<br />
</div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-30886090115297021042009-10-21T01:36:00.002-05:002009-10-21T11:35:35.873-05:00Something's Gotta Give<div style="text-align: justify;">I've been thinking a lot lately about Spring- since we'll be putting together a spring line for introduction in June and July. As each season or project commences every designer faces the same question- what to do next? Much as the writer faces off with the blank page we designers square off against a blank drawing board, last season's successes and failures. This year I've been revisiting images from the recent past and asking myself what's pretty now- am I completely out of the loop because I don't like much of the recent Mid-Century revival? As I peruse my archives and old magazines I find that I'm always drawn back to the simple basics; painted woodwork, wing back chairs, linen upholstery, wicker and basketry. A beautiful and timeless example of how some of these elements coalesce into a comfortable haven are the interiors from the film "Something's Gotta Give".<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: justify;">These absolutely timeless rooms from the set of Somethings Gotta Give are attributed to Interior Designer James Radin (check out his portfolio at <a href="http://www.jamesradin.com/">http://www.jamesradin.com/</a> ) the homey style is reminiscent of another great designer Michael Smith (recently commissioned by Michele Obama to redecorate the first family's private residence at The White House ) you can see his work and products at <a href="http://www.michaelsmithinc.com/">http://www.michaelsmithinc.com/</a> <br />
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</div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-20797003143309484952009-10-21T01:04:00.000-05:002009-10-21T01:04:09.763-05:00High Points at High PointWe're pleased to be having a great turn out at the High Point market. Business has been brisk at our newly enlarged and prominant space at Southern Accessories Today. Thank you to Steve for all the support and belief in Abode and his fantastic (and eye catching) sales team at SAT. We appreciate it.<br />
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Please come visit us at SAT in Atlanta for the January show. We're expanding the line and we're excited to show off our wares.<br />
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F- 404-525-4090Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-14744594217457529202009-10-04T17:07:00.004-05:002009-10-04T17:12:50.829-05:00More Fall Colors<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGjDt1yrSyIvlvAdqi0TG0vTbOSFURXjd1G-mD9KmSYFaIsNyvMgKJ-yhsq535rxjIjxySI-2aUY6uMfTVF0HL7EBH-CuZM_iliPi8bsRJSFe1eENhMSjE-E9tKCsIvygAKO8USSemXM/s1600-h/fall09+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388871218990767010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 286px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgGjDt1yrSyIvlvAdqi0TG0vTbOSFURXjd1G-mD9KmSYFaIsNyvMgKJ-yhsq535rxjIjxySI-2aUY6uMfTVF0HL7EBH-CuZM_iliPi8bsRJSFe1eENhMSjE-E9tKCsIvygAKO8USSemXM/s400/fall09+3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Lilac roses paired with autumnal grass create an unusual fall tableau. We group two arrangements rather than mixing flowers in a single vase. It makes for a more focused presentation. </div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-1084560455156583202009-10-04T10:42:00.002-05:002009-10-04T10:55:07.468-05:00Who Says Fall Color Has To Be Orange<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB4vfLKa57bsAsHVji_kGuhaDP2PEgvEFqBVs5zldRSmMErF6YKa-IX_l-XotPCHjclBlAZfYZcDH6JB7vBAxFcrktN19cGBGhyphenhyphennU1-D8eABPEwGyUlCY7SuGHXtln2NyHdLXK4ELhPGY/s1600-h/fall+09+5.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5388773850661694050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB4vfLKa57bsAsHVji_kGuhaDP2PEgvEFqBVs5zldRSmMErF6YKa-IX_l-XotPCHjclBlAZfYZcDH6JB7vBAxFcrktN19cGBGhyphenhyphennU1-D8eABPEwGyUlCY7SuGHXtln2NyHdLXK4ELhPGY/s400/fall+09+5.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">It's that time of year again; leaves are falling, the weather is cooling off, and the hearth is begging for some attention. While other folks are pillaging piles of orange pumpkins and bundles of flaming bittersweet at the local market, Liz and I are looking for fall color in other less ordinary shades. We found these beautiful Hydrangea blooms that are fading from green to robin's egg blue and paired them with several bundles of eryngium that capture the same hues. The bouquet on our living room coffee table still says Fall, but in a less cliche way.</span> </div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-86785719730921449502009-09-30T10:59:00.001-05:002009-09-30T11:02:25.711-05:00<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9_DfdcEvBGL8cqgbGKu228iCIXd4MNGZUY5WtxVYtDInpTGR0lREoRphTESJt9l6_Bc8eQ3XPy5s9VHFrgC9pL3V7mErSX7NrKVU2h6LNQXtADK32YcTh2zkhboT4NHtMzNaGqBq1Vw/s1600-h/jones_713.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387291123727953602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 251px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 232px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9_DfdcEvBGL8cqgbGKu228iCIXd4MNGZUY5WtxVYtDInpTGR0lREoRphTESJt9l6_Bc8eQ3XPy5s9VHFrgC9pL3V7mErSX7NrKVU2h6LNQXtADK32YcTh2zkhboT4NHtMzNaGqBq1Vw/s400/jones_713.jpg" border="0" /></a> Samantha (aka Sam) is our nine year old Beardie and the official mascot of Abode<br /><br /></div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-32912593692919123352009-09-29T09:41:00.006-05:002009-09-29T10:04:14.325-05:00Favorite Bulbs<div> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">As Fall approaches we're giving serious thought to what kind of bulbs we want to plant for next spring. We've recently started work on renovating the landscape in our backyard. Over the past few years we've noticed a trend away from spawling lawns in garden design. We decided to go that direction as well and removed our St. Agustine lawn and haggard overgrown shrubs and replaced them with stone paths and large flower beds that we intend to fill with a profusion of flowering bulbs. W</span><span style="font-family:arial;">e've opted for a simple color scheme of all white and shades of green. I think we've set our sights on Paperwhites for Holiday and late Winter bloom. </span></div><div align="justify"><br /><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386902136833720210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 140px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 115px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKkiknnC4pnUR99Lr_BOH58Cc_YhK1g0WSkFaOi6ZVgpM7IZh9vvKW6OVwCZYlt4WsV-S5BRWthKMcP_TA2DCT3fm59gdgdAHMD5NqyfkTii8mXRxUr2ULSTEdk_6S6IgcBNqALQki1Mw/s320/3016.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">We love the fragrance and the cheery resistance to winter cold.</span></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386902370830352354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 249px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxBzXzo12typNxZyGzAXx47193iwg801k1aFCMMVzidd8v6-ravQPOApb_JVxMZ7rt1YLXVIfM8USAvj5QvhpmG87RlZvv4pPIJrDmVexNALg_U51hhzH35CCWQ-uiBx1l178OctpviB0/s320/paperwhites.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;">We'd hoped to follow up with our early spring favorites Snowdrops, but our supplier has sold out already. The delicate white flowers with their elegant green spots add a wispy harmony to any spring planting. Next year we'll be sure to order early.</span></div><div></div><br /><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386903609866758722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2VflsQTKLLDiX8J5dE4hcfYxDk4FnGRKke1yCy8IVoI_itlAQiAxt37viHQwLpR2MoWhDVKV4902IyIetJP_CmcJgHtnwOFg6w4nrb-I5tWeZzhDr_ffUbenb4tOUW_BO3yTIrO33-lU/s320/Snowdrops.jpg" border="0" /></span></div></div><br /><p>Finally, in time to coincide with the blooming of our Oklahoma White Bud trees in April/May we're going to underplant them with 500 white tulips and white pansies.</p><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5386904284272960290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYGqJNqpF8Drd4uPABkxHz4jt3H2nZRIz9wdADVV9xgBww4BlnemYF7BVZ7NnoozMK5PAHMBscTBmwcLM9xVJz3yx2iceRNoF7MFThDhGZzRmZQi3X_zmjLwAGAlqTsFjaOPW-Omaqc-A/s320/1618_IvoryFloradale_CWH1175.jpg" border="0" /></p><br />It's not even October and already I'm anticipating Spring!Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-5675358784922185182009-09-28T09:50:00.004-05:002009-09-29T08:29:06.665-05:00Our New Chicago Rep Group<span style="font-family:arial;">Liz and I are pleased to be joining Casabella in the Chicago Merchandise Mart. <a href="http://www.casabellaonline.com/">www.casabellaonline.com</a> </span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;">If you're in or near Chicago please come see us at 222 Merchandise Mart, showroom 1578. Also be sure to check out our latest additions to the line on our website <a href="http://www.jonesandjonesabode.com/">http://www.jonesandjonesabode.com/</a> .</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">We're looking forward to seeing all of our customers at the upcoming winter shows.</span>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-34650197062428774822009-08-25T19:36:00.002-05:002009-08-25T19:40:42.086-05:00Best Selling Baby Tears<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI9EZPyv6uFXYzcLWR9OJCBuOYal_Fvs0mwIFx5ELuj_oRSYwqK5T_sEfgXtAEwj07h2QRd7MEuJ7GPcXSlcMZZ7x9wzFDHkbaLa2QzrIEb60LPoISeASAgGxAKqatV41fZfOO-rZ7bo/s1600-h/jones09_8.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5374065345376330690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEI9EZPyv6uFXYzcLWR9OJCBuOYal_Fvs0mwIFx5ELuj_oRSYwqK5T_sEfgXtAEwj07h2QRd7MEuJ7GPcXSlcMZZ7x9wzFDHkbaLa2QzrIEb60LPoISeASAgGxAKqatV41fZfOO-rZ7bo/s320/jones09_8.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="left">These are among our best selling items. Use them in multiples on tables, mantles, or bookshelves. Use them as they are or drop them into your own containers.</div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-80301543072672812212009-08-25T14:04:00.002-05:002009-08-25T14:21:21.159-05:00Just Returned From Asia<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7q9g0NVR2v3cc4uFedra6wWFVavDrpddBI0yhrvZQmVfqevuyP5WjkTOW7W2_UhwHjdZMZoegYfALVotlaPWY8plU4WGNkBTtr7WA0gzBEaRcCFMWiq3lbp-DHA8ohpSBvFQDUs2SXm8/s1600-h/roses.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373983491578153138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7q9g0NVR2v3cc4uFedra6wWFVavDrpddBI0yhrvZQmVfqevuyP5WjkTOW7W2_UhwHjdZMZoegYfALVotlaPWY8plU4WGNkBTtr7WA0gzBEaRcCFMWiq3lbp-DHA8ohpSBvFQDUs2SXm8/s320/roses.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4mNJzVWsw8kWIPQ02lx-4g60n2eQjeIX9byiamdH8hZC28t1m-d3iB2DoFE6ICRc_dj8WsBEXo_yR6jys78AHviEqoSwz7JfI0kfy7Qf5F-F6KzkUE5xhpL4wz-pznugfsQJFmTa1Zg/s1600-h/lilies.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373983481742188514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4mNJzVWsw8kWIPQ02lx-4g60n2eQjeIX9byiamdH8hZC28t1m-d3iB2DoFE6ICRc_dj8WsBEXo_yR6jys78AHviEqoSwz7JfI0kfy7Qf5F-F6KzkUE5xhpL4wz-pznugfsQJFmTa1Zg/s320/lilies.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmgALiLI5PyV8skaK6udDS0oK5Wy8sUcgSAkRIBv1diWhp5Sy79rAyopcFKtdrexnMmEaOxofy5vIxT6OSlQ1ttdTx-a9_yvAIiHSExI6ZmJdMbism2YwqZATlXHBbsQKQ6jQpCOd51A/s1600-h/hydrangea.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373983470945293362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglmgALiLI5PyV8skaK6udDS0oK5Wy8sUcgSAkRIBv1diWhp5Sy79rAyopcFKtdrexnMmEaOxofy5vIxT6OSlQ1ttdTx-a9_yvAIiHSExI6ZmJdMbism2YwqZATlXHBbsQKQ6jQpCOd51A/s320/hydrangea.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>I just returned from four weeks in Asia and Liz had the house decked out in beautiful white flowers. I want to immortalize her handiwork in everlasting faux arrangements. Something we'll be doing for next season as we seek to expand our line to include top quality floral premades. </div><div> </div><div>It's nice to be home...</div></div></div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-79886172326871564852009-08-25T13:51:00.002-05:002009-08-25T13:54:15.982-05:00The Newest Member of Team Abode<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTnQnhDrQuVe4Y95Yy9zFOrV2X02So7GIW7q-QHPp8mOks_VPPUR_qYaVQVVXxQti1tX5X1zzKG7AOTKieVpcR1K6kHVGgCYMsiLjYYnv88n1EdIMWOOJfGVlI-NdN9aGK4QI3K3bUU0/s1600-h/DSC00935+(2).JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373976668598365986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 180px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWTnQnhDrQuVe4Y95Yy9zFOrV2X02So7GIW7q-QHPp8mOks_VPPUR_qYaVQVVXxQti1tX5X1zzKG7AOTKieVpcR1K6kHVGgCYMsiLjYYnv88n1EdIMWOOJfGVlI-NdN9aGK4QI3K3bUU0/s320/DSC00935+(2).JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Maggie joined us in late July as our "office manager" and customer service supervisor. Unfortunately we often catch her sleeping on the job.</div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-34036699873477462012009-08-25T13:34:00.009-05:002009-08-25T13:50:54.042-05:00New Introductions<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiNKomv8tQiKHXyr-J6XgaSa1FqakBGOlEVzzID4KWFRnyebcl6iPYUTZpZBy2WJg9HEDQ0YfnH_hEUyfFNVC0TIOWRD_dSJJhwmdsxpltv8Jjt4m2P7M3LYqrbmdTK5rswjPC-M4BDc/s1600-h/jones09_11.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373973291031384370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWiNKomv8tQiKHXyr-J6XgaSa1FqakBGOlEVzzID4KWFRnyebcl6iPYUTZpZBy2WJg9HEDQ0YfnH_hEUyfFNVC0TIOWRD_dSJJhwmdsxpltv8Jjt4m2P7M3LYqrbmdTK5rswjPC-M4BDc/s320/jones09_11.jpg" border="0" /></a> Wicker Tulipiere </div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zBhso-dvq5GLvoZ-Fm4K75y2ZBX6eREMoCkmdo2w9JgU9F_to5bCxQ-8MisXWmZnq5rTGM8r4RLQtaUkHlxzkA9TfkpfH7HQNbBjPylH9aB7L_9H8msW6UPqda9JBhYHOSaP3L5Hk30/s1600-h/jones09_7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373973283100708226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9zBhso-dvq5GLvoZ-Fm4K75y2ZBX6eREMoCkmdo2w9JgU9F_to5bCxQ-8MisXWmZnq5rTGM8r4RLQtaUkHlxzkA9TfkpfH7HQNbBjPylH9aB7L_9H8msW6UPqda9JBhYHOSaP3L5Hk30/s320/jones09_7.jpg" border="0" /></a> Paris Votive Candelabra<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoRER141hK0l5mzJ4V5w2Dmz7Bub4IzL8FfOEsaNaCepiFUEJ0ZwoSdFhBsRX3RzNQM4gGbNGJK9w4rTsnsFPZLmo0f_5bDD7yWdifvRnOE-8GM5P4Osso4D6_IzBTF4K-BpJIZObuWE/s1600-h/jones09_4.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5373973272802260898" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMoRER141hK0l5mzJ4V5w2Dmz7Bub4IzL8FfOEsaNaCepiFUEJ0ZwoSdFhBsRX3RzNQM4gGbNGJK9w4rTsnsFPZLmo0f_5bDD7yWdifvRnOE-8GM5P4Osso4D6_IzBTF4K-BpJIZObuWE/s320/jones09_4.jpg" border="0" /></a>Wire & Test Tube Centerpiece<br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">We've made it through another season of shows and we're happy to say business has been better than we ever expected. We'd like to thank all of the great customers that have made us a success. Thank you for allowing us to serve you.</span></div><div align="left"></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">We have quite a few new introductions; Paris flea market vintage accessories and containers that are the hallmarks of our style.</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Contact us at <a href="mailto:customercare@jonesandjonesabode.com">customercare@jonesandjonesabode.com</a> for information and pricing</span> </div></div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-49245022355278709982009-05-23T23:02:00.007-05:002009-05-24T11:31:31.057-05:00Our Personal Faves<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Favorite Designers:</span></div><p align="justify"><br /></p><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Bunny Williams- great down to earth rooms that are livable</span><br /><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339237997322278578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvD8DGLOnm3IKtD5b_SVW-Qq2Gz82Sk84OAb4NQ8M5z76FgTyw6Znfl3oTfMWNuYZ9QJpvhNXJTYn04E7u7ECjTB-n6HSQvyIDR2qPNXTLNUXUqtHNVhDWvWWAdHqJdU2DbGLaCiUR0BQ/s320/bunny_williams_art_placement.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Michael S. Smith- Classic designs - he's at home in any style- always tasteful and unpredictable</span><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339238816728315762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 269px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEzcE7I5r0YSiRBaECTrA5KSqjg6lgw2zxwwXSrTQsAaaI8DBYh3ucECJ48BAbJxXfTyPM_K-UA9qlilfQibOsp_W2XIH8ttwpjazD1ju0KhxIFosf_HmFFGvHPZFvBk5iCOqijb6Oxu0/s320/michael+smith.bmp" border="0" /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Suzanne <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kasler</span>- Well defined rooms with great polish and understated style</span><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339242573070156066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 231px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjc3Bt1CvC73OQ4qAvr47phyphenhyphene0w3JnMdiHSyTAXZ4VggpGPyYE760JHJqfnxkq_LzUAMtu3r4YeMLKyOw0_67kFxFVAt6J7dKOXuSpodu8PaPMVlY0jXntOkOVyrwP91yx55wr0XHP1eQ/s320/2002_showhouse_1_thumb%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;">Barbara Barry- One of the best American designers ever- effortless style and restraint </span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339238812186515282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 279px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl3GtwFjzUmYfNx3DzKtcM05qxlV-Zg49JdKn4aCYyFLyvDpPTIqtOL1u4l7Vua5PF0nZ3C5uuAklFvA7nGxulPAao_DhSFsczV2zNYPQuuvyxyrfwK6uXMJ_mKFEvp8BSXtefTQiFbmc/s320/BarbaraBarry.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /><p></p><br /><p>Favorite Television Shows (we almost never watch t.v.- but we catch up when we're on a plane... or traveling in hotels)</p><p></p><br /><p>Madmen- sexy mid-century conflict of the sexes- We love it the show and the sets.</p><br /><p><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Cranford</span>- Who couldn't love Dame Judi <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Dench</span> in anything</p><br /><p>30 Rock- Tina Fey makes smart and smart <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">aleck</span> sexy and fun to watch</p><br /><p>Six Feet Under- Watching it again on DVD -very entertaining</p><br /><p>The Barefoot <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Contessa</span>- makes us want to cook more- charming, bubbly, Ina <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Garten</span> is the anti-Martha; she makes you believe you <em>can</em> do it just as well as she can...and she has a great house and garden to boot.</p><p> </p><p>Books:</p><p>Anything by Tom Wolf- Liz is rereading Bonfire of the Vanities</p><p>The Secret Diary of Anne Boleyn- and other Robin Maxwell books about the Elizabethan period</p><p>In the Company of the Courtesan- and other Sarah Dunant novels- a versatile writer of diverse genre with a knack for blunt smart and steamy writing</p><p>An Affair with a House- Bunny Williams a witty and effervescent decorating book by one of the greatest American interior designers</p><p>Second Chances- More Tales of Found Dogs by Elise <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Lufkin</span> and Diana Walker- A sweet journal of adopted dogs and their famous and ordinary human saviors</p><p>All of the Barefoot Contessa cookbooks- what can be easier than that... some of the best recipes ever- love Ina Garten's down to earth style</p><p><br /> </p><p></p><br /><p></p>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-69170984331367300652009-05-08T20:54:00.008-05:002009-05-09T08:02:35.605-05:00ITS BUSINESS, IT IS PERSONAL<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSKy3UN0o45cA39xlxP-3lcd_QuHWVAXPS41RIb3gpqKGL5lLGsGGPduL8pyIKopcul3yEPoyt4xHfMxpo2YwqIATkM4kj_1AHdW6TXFhcx7vbO8SRGIvxWpeEq4MsT9fj63DrrxMSslw/s1600-h/jones_652.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333637479498197170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSKy3UN0o45cA39xlxP-3lcd_QuHWVAXPS41RIb3gpqKGL5lLGsGGPduL8pyIKopcul3yEPoyt4xHfMxpo2YwqIATkM4kj_1AHdW6TXFhcx7vbO8SRGIvxWpeEq4MsT9fj63DrrxMSslw/s320/jones_652.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:arial;">It has been a very hectic five months! No rest for the weary.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">We've received and shipped our first two containers of product. We've had a few glitches; less than we anticipated but still more than we'd like. For those of you who had a problem, thank you for being so patient. For everyone else that received their order without a hitch- whew!!! </span><span style="font-family:arial;">Hope you enjoy the products and have great success with it. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">At Abode, we really do feel that business is very personal. We're honored and humbled to have customers select our wares. We sincerely appreciate the business. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Sadly, our good friends at The Good Ship closed their Atlanta showroom in February; leaving Abode abode-less for a few months. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;">We've been very fortunate though, we immediately signed with Southern Accessories Today ( Suite 12A2 in Atlanta). They are a great group of reps with a beautiful showroom. Please come see us in our new digs at Market in July.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;">We're also thrilled to be represented by Stephen Young on the West Coast. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;">We've put the finishing touches on our next introduction which will premier at Donald McEvoy LTD. in June, Southern Accessories Today in Atlanta in July, and Stephen Young in Los Angeles in July. We're very excited. We have over 70 new vintage classic pieces. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;">We look forward to seeing you all at Market.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Sincerely,</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Robert & Liz Jones</span></div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-68470347686587851102009-02-22T11:11:00.013-06:002009-03-03T17:55:37.525-06:00LIVING WITH FLOWERS<div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;">We bought a bunch of calla lilies yesterday for the weekend. They are so beautiful and simple. We put them in several of our Simple Vases from this years collection. We love the way the modern clean lines play against our more traditional decor. </span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:Arial;">-Liz<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309112691361712274" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 202px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzeKnLAxyrl4HBgLoyG6BH6uZFBKrHlCzzsxqt1qm1nSXv_Wqj33n9BxeHjAUk9Lqx4yIXTAvVwFf3CnJ3NNaA8HaQRTvgY3dgNgb68ADLwEAVdqXWsA4RqT-E8w6InWOoqFGyOtVNuJY/s320/callas_3%5B1%5D.jpg" border="0" /></span><span style="font-family:arial;">Callas in the entry of our Dallas home- literally dropped in a vase on the console. Nothing could be simpler.</span> </div><div align="justify"><br /><br /> </div><div align="justify"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5309028259781957826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 221px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1e0fIs4f9ppfKzMpRwrm5-fYXuy2pEs-k-6sCCBVhDcSQKLmXEqUrMUZCYt_F2VJWTXmyDT9K5Zk9dXRl6AV621Cc-QdGrHWGnXWJkKTxE96KvWzt4g8D1ZftOhOzCsXj4-Oey9LUbFI/s320/callas%5B2%5D.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">Callas and Eucalyptus dropped into our "simple vases" in our studio entrance. </p><p align="center"><br /><br /><br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwtY2MArLxZ9xOawWV0jpRRpoJlL8zmRx8Nqmx4W4drayldl8QswjkRYG1VYRF4rOo7WfkVUkqosT9dZi9Rz6bjwEsDlxHera_-zYK5h9wCu85bD3hRebv1P9Kt2ob2fUNHaZ_L4R0R8/s1600-h/simple+vase.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305676459711307570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwtY2MArLxZ9xOawWV0jpRRpoJlL8zmRx8Nqmx4W4drayldl8QswjkRYG1VYRF4rOo7WfkVUkqosT9dZi9Rz6bjwEsDlxHera_-zYK5h9wCu85bD3hRebv1P9Kt2ob2fUNHaZ_L4R0R8/s320/simple+vase.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>The simple vase collection- view at our website under vessels. <a href="http://www.jonesandjonesabode.com/">http://www.jonesandjonesabode.com/</a><br /><br /><br /></p><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="justify"></div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-76586852267931145892009-02-20T14:43:00.006-06:002009-02-20T15:05:08.311-06:00LIVING WITH FLOWERS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzxuEzxkCuIfVUq7LURDH959oMmc2JpHsmcUaUHM2xgqa5vM7b5IE0SvB5ihBdbrVEB4jIJTT-GSudO7oYRXMqt3LjfSU6jYl4YFF3q1BVS-5s1ZG4oDCLI_w9VWQ_x0kqRgo__IF5zE/s1600-h/DSC00797.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304988323567208290" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQzxuEzxkCuIfVUq7LURDH959oMmc2JpHsmcUaUHM2xgqa5vM7b5IE0SvB5ihBdbrVEB4jIJTT-GSudO7oYRXMqt3LjfSU6jYl4YFF3q1BVS-5s1ZG4oDCLI_w9VWQ_x0kqRgo__IF5zE/s320/DSC00797.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">The trick to living with flowers is keeping a well stocked cabinet of versatile containers. These don't always need to be Baccarat crystal, they can be as simple as a recycled jelly jar (Bonne Maman jelly and Maille mustard are the best for size and shape- they're yummy too) juice bottles, cups and glasses, or even pitchers like the two Liz used this week for iris and tulips in our kitchen. The key is to keep it simple. </span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Rather than making an elaborate mixed arrangement Liz put a bundle of tulips in the smaller pitcher and two bundles of iris in the larger pitcher. She then grouped the pitchers together with cake plates loaded with lemons.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span> </div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">The grouping is a cheery hint of spring that greets us every morning.</span></div><br /><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div></div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-5907491493228390182009-02-20T14:01:00.008-06:002009-03-03T17:50:54.270-06:00LIVING WITH FLOWERS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hFzqmxOeX41J6Dj8a8iCiwJl4YRwc4M0kl1boPh_Wehweaktv0YusdwnXO5xw89bYBAqtNTLHwcJW48PuV9KOkde8aXu2A0Vuex1vC79KINmWELdS7l9K3IHCB1uugzUhSIvlAPP4dM/s1600-h/jones_1051.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5304977064090860834" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_hFzqmxOeX41J6Dj8a8iCiwJl4YRwc4M0kl1boPh_Wehweaktv0YusdwnXO5xw89bYBAqtNTLHwcJW48PuV9KOkde8aXu2A0Vuex1vC79KINmWELdS7l9K3IHCB1uugzUhSIvlAPP4dM/s320/jones_1051.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">"if I had but three loaves of bread, I would sell one and by hyacinths"</span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">-the Koran</span><br /></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">Nothing sums up the way I feel about flowers more than this beautiful quote from the Koran. Living with flowers is all about feeding our souls. Liz and I will forgo a lot of luxuries for one of the simplest, but most profound luxuries there is- a vase full of blooms. Europeans have long cherished flowers and used them in their daily lives in a way few Americans do. A trip to the green grocer, the butcher, the fromageries, would not be complete without a stop at the neighborhood flower stand.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">These days flowers are more available to American consumers than ever before, and at affordable prices. We often stop at Tom Thumb or Central Market just for flowers to brighten up our abode. </span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">I'll be updating the blog over the next few days with suggestions on living with flowers.</span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;"></span></div><br /><div align="justify"><span style="font-family:arial;">-Robert</span></div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-4889351355276480992009-01-29T15:56:00.011-06:002009-03-03T17:52:11.758-06:00WELCOME TO OUR HUMBLE ABODE<p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OwQoWS9j9eK7wODG5hGIbDGZQ_UhbcpKsVTSiFmVQFUeYPLl9YentrnkGp1h4xj5_2tl_reOVPnP2EuFLOKYgEOVLyRH6U2ZF8CrPt4mgGKdx-0RfBpgAhHACcJ4wNh6W5VJh9wpe5Y/s1600-h/ABODE+HOLIDAY.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296842522760825682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 366px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 364px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1OwQoWS9j9eK7wODG5hGIbDGZQ_UhbcpKsVTSiFmVQFUeYPLl9YentrnkGp1h4xj5_2tl_reOVPnP2EuFLOKYgEOVLyRH6U2ZF8CrPt4mgGKdx-0RfBpgAhHACcJ4wNh6W5VJh9wpe5Y/s320/ABODE+HOLIDAY.jpg" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:arial;"></span><br /><br /><div align="left"><span style="font-family:arial;">Thank you to all of the great new customers we met in Dallas and Atlanta. We had exceptional shows thanks to the support of our phenomenal rep groups. It was a pleasure meeting and talking to all of you. </span><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">We had a lot of comments on the rustic backdrop we used in the Dallas showroom. For those of you interested in replicating the look here are the steps.</span> </div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><ol><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">We applied rough sawn cedar fencing to the walls. The planks were various sizes of 1 x 4 and 1 x 6 applied in random pattern.</span><br /></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">We painted the paneling with Benjamin Moore Carolina Gull - in satin finish-allowing it to dry completely</span><br /></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Next we mixed one part Benjamin Moore Icicle in flat finish with four parts of water to create a wash</span><br /></div></li><li><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">Using a brush we generously applied wash to the painted cedar starting at the base of each board and painting upward to the top allowing the wash to drip naturally over the base paint. The effect is a weathered grey barn wood appearance.</span></div></li></ol><p align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;">It's that simple and took a few hours one afternoon. Be careful to protect floors with drop cloths and absorbant rags to catch puddles.</span></p><div align="left"><br /></div><div align="left"><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div align="left"><br /></div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-53463021221313436982008-12-21T11:38:00.006-06:002009-02-20T15:57:11.004-06:00IN PREPARATION FOR THE NEW COLLECTION<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_-7EL4xK9KLA3i2TsHC7RROB0-T1kHctZ7OjLGBvPQrfV1ZjmUmR8fTPMdjimLjNKMWeiUj_7xCxpyCIVgN04UozgZnb3jrKOdaUA9u4PK3q0sl3zyXsuV2frMLjf-aAe6mw8yO8YLY/s1600-h/jones_168.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5282303895048803970" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2_-7EL4xK9KLA3i2TsHC7RROB0-T1kHctZ7OjLGBvPQrfV1ZjmUmR8fTPMdjimLjNKMWeiUj_7xCxpyCIVgN04UozgZnb3jrKOdaUA9u4PK3q0sl3zyXsuV2frMLjf-aAe6mw8yO8YLY/s320/jones_168.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:Arial;">Robert is putting finishing touches on the new line. It will be available to ship March 1, 2009. The line features garden inspired iron, galvanized metal, and wire. Our look is vintage but modern. We also have a variety of holiday ornaments that will be available for delivery September 15, 2009. We love outdoor living and much of our line is influenced by what we like for ourselves and the way we live. Nothing fussy for us, we like things relaxed and easy-the Texas way. Kids, dogs, flowers, music and the simple life are what inspire us. </span></div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66757101198197985.post-75643579958818730362008-12-12T06:24:00.000-06:002008-12-12T06:33:02.975-06:00<div align="justify"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrWIulaOwupjs85RFCHH8nj2Nh70JotYwUzboGN6AF0v_ub_xjA9LtFYVdVTVDqj03dQnxwnUBEiJiRmVC80eRLDyg5jgOnovZB19OU8JWdl9LvPs3Jhf0dMHps4eG5p07dx1zcxRbGQ/s1600-h/jones_563.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5278879170448358194" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRrWIulaOwupjs85RFCHH8nj2Nh70JotYwUzboGN6AF0v_ub_xjA9LtFYVdVTVDqj03dQnxwnUBEiJiRmVC80eRLDyg5jgOnovZB19OU8JWdl9LvPs3Jhf0dMHps4eG5p07dx1zcxRbGQ/s320/jones_563.jpg" border="0" /></a>Liz and I working from our design studio at home in Dallas. We've put together a collection of home decor products that we sell wholesale through Donald McEvoy Ltd. in Dallas, Texas and The Good Ship in Atlanta, Georgia. Join us as we grow our company and share our experiences and ideas for how to live well and comfortably.<br /></div><div align="justify"></div>Jones & Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04091217986408186623noreply@blogger.com0